AccuTidal Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi Guys, My first post here ever, since became a SNAer! Over the years, I spent most of my time on the Digital forums. What is it with TT and Vinyl(s)...?! I saw my oldman was using them in my years of kindergarten, and when I got to secondary, it was most laughable perception for my generation where music was meant to be much more convenient, and obtainable online. At time, I asked myself why on Earth one's still using this Dinosaur obsoleted with such inconveniently operable? Is it not music meant to be more enjoyable and all about conveniences....?! Well...., as my audio addiction got worse over the years with on going upgrades, spent undefined financial investment(s) and constantly tweaking on my digital domain gigs...., I finally exhausted and gave up the motive ( to replicate that special, none replaceable SQ from a TT setup). I have realised, to get that special SQ, I must go back to the basic, and re-educate myself with the initiative first step into the dark side, myself...... So here I am, with the helps from @Tasso, who started me up with something very budget and entry level gear(s)....... Here on, I hope to pick up more from you guys, those once I laughed at for using TT in these modern days...! My kick start setup consists of the followings; Turntable Table: Denon DP62L Cartridge: Denon DL-103 Phonostage: Audio Flight I hope in time, I can improve to better gears......, down the track. Will post more photos of my basic setup soon....! Your inputs/recommendations are most welcome and grateful! Chanh. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AccuTidal Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Someone has sent me an offer on his TT, tonearm, and Murasakino Sumile cartridge!!! What am I going to do...! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muriwai Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Give me the offer please!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tesla13BMW Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 My apologies, but, that had better sound bloody good as I consider it is butt ugly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP1 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 For a digiphile you are venturing into the dark side but from a vinyl lovers perspective, you are entering a phase of enlightenment. The truth be told there are times when one format will sound better than the other but its pretty hard to beat a well mastered analog record that has not been chopped up into millions of samples and reassembled using "best estimates" of what is missing. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Chanh said: Someone has sent me an offer on his TT, tonearm, and Murasakino Sumile cartridge!!! What am I going to do...! Well I'm sorry @Chanh but that's easy to answer....... grab it quick before your friend or whoever it is changes their mind........ That looks like a very serious vinyl setup !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caminperth Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Chanh said: Someone has sent me an offer on his TT, tonearm, and Murasakino Sumile cartridge!!! What am I going to do...! WTF is it?!? And welcome.. you'll have 200+ records before you know it... Edited March 23, 2017 by caminperth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Chanh said: Someone has sent me an offer on his TT, tonearm, and Murasakino Sumile cartridge!!! What am I going to do...! Buy that and you go straight to the top!! If you can afford it, why not...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Misterioso Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I learn something every day. For example, it was completely new to me that the Audia Flight phono stage is "something very budget and entry level gear". I also had to google the "Murasakino Sumile" cartridge. You must be the only new-to-vinyl person in the world who knew this cartridge (or a Sperling turntable). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 35 minutes ago, stevoz said: Buy that and you go straight to the top!! If you can afford it, why not...... Have to say though, at around $50,000 RRP for just the cart and TT you mentioned, it will be the most expensive (2nd) entry to analogue in history........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Mike Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 5 hours ago, Fair Play said: Brilliant! My thoughts exactly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuTidal Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Cheers Guys! As beginner, I will take my time to enjoy the journey...! The highend setup can come later down the track, when I have sufficient savings are in place. Right now, these will do for the interim. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Chanh said: Cheers Guys! As beginner, I will take my time to enjoy the journey...! The highend setup can come later down the track, when I have sufficient savings are in place. Right now, these will do for the interim. Well HELLO....I should think that set up should do for now.....lovely TT there. Have fun! PS: Did your Sperling mate think you'd just won Tattslotto? Edited March 23, 2017 by stevoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Ahh you are the bloke that just completed with a friends help to make a new plinth from a piece of wood that was going to be a cutting board You have a good setup as it stands My advice is to - Remember to view your complete audio system holistically You can have the very best TT but if your speakers and other components are not up to the task then it's money wasted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Full Range said: Ahh you are the bloke that just completed with a friends help to make a new plinth from a piece of wood that was going to be a cutting board You have a good setup as it stands My advice is to - Remember to view your complete audio system holistically You can have the very best TT but if your speakers and other components are not up to the task then it's money wasted Great advice, but you're not thinking of the 'ironbark' plinth are you Full Range? If so, correct TT brand but different guy. Here: Edited March 23, 2017 by stevoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 That's the 26 minutes ago, stevoz said: Great advice, but you're not thinking of the 'ironbark' plinth are you Full Range? If so, correct TT brand but different guy. Here: Yes I was thinking about the iron bark plinth - thanks for the clarification That is a good upgrade path the OP can take My other comments still stand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuTidal Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 14 minutes ago, Full Range said: That's the Yes I was thinking about the iron bark plinth - thanks for the clarification That is a good upgrade path the OP can take My other comments still stand Thank You @Full Range! Downstream, I have Vitus SL10, Gryphon AS drives a pair of Magico S5s. Hopefully adequate... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABG Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 11 minutes ago, Chanh said: Downstream, I have Vitus SL10, Gryphon AS drives a pair of Magico S5s. Hopefully adequate... Your setup is definitely not good enough for a vinyl rig mate. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. If it's any consolation, you can send these inferior products to me and I will take them at no charge to help a fellow vinyl addict. Out of the goodness of my heart you understand. Welcome me to the darkside and enjoy your new toys. Lots of good suggestions regarding which records to buy in the Currently Spinning thread. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth vader Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 My 2 cents of advice, get a good record cleaning machine next. You could spend thousands on upgrades to carts and decks and stages, but if your records are dirty it wont be much fun. Welcome to the new ritual of getting out of your chair every 22 minutes or less 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuTidal Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) Gents - I would appreciate some inputs on the stabiliser. Should I get a weighty one or just a Clamp. Which will work better and link please! Photos of a few recommended... Edited March 23, 2017 by Chanh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog brother Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 like abg said, plenty of recording recommendations around here. keep buying records. then when you amass a collection, and after playing them each many, many times over, then change your analog section to something nice so you can marvel at how much better they sound. to match your other gear, perhaps something like vitus mpp-201, kuzma stabi m/4 point/etna. that would be a nice combo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upfront Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Gents - I would appreciate some inputs on the stabiliser. Should I get a weighty one or just a Clamp. Which will work better and link please! Photos of a few recommended... Not all bearings can accommodate TT weights. So clamps can be a good option. But where the bearing is substantial enough, in my experience, weights are better where possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbee Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Vinyl records need to go through RIAA equalization - google it. and check this out. http://www.kenrockwell.com/audio/why-cds-sound-great.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuTidal Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Upfront said: Not all bearings can accommodate TT weights. So clamps can be a good option. But where the bearing is substantial enough, in my experience, weights are better where possible. Thanks Linc. I prefer the weight too, the physics of it deems more logical to me. Any thought(s) on the bearing of this Japanese DP62L? Edited March 23, 2017 by Chanh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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